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Canada —
living it

In 2025, Roisin and I moved to Vancouver. This is our journal — the hikes, the road trips, the parks, and the experience of making the Canadian Rockies a home range rather than a holiday destination.

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Canada Road Trip through Banff and Jasper Best for planning
Complete Road Trip Guide
Canada Road Trip: Ultimate Bucket List 2-Week Guide
The definitive two-week Canadian road trip — Banff, Jasper, the Icefields Parkway, Vancouver Island, and Whistler. Planned from our own drive.
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Jasper National Park Landscape National Park
Alberta · Rockies
Jasper National Park: How to Make the Most of 1 Week
Discover the best hikes, glacial lakes, and wildlife spotting in Jasper. A complete itinerary for the ultimate Rocky Mountain experience.
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Hiking the Grouse Grind in Vancouver Day hike
BC · Vancouver
Grouse Grind: The Most Famous Vancouver Hike
Everything you need to know about tackling Mother Nature’s Stairmaster, including elevation, timing, and what to pack.
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Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge and Trails Trail guide
BC · North Vancouver
Best Trails in Lynn Canyon and Peak
Escape the crowds and explore the lush temperate rainforest, rushing creeks, and free suspension bridge of Lynn Canyon.
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Vancouver City Skyline City · Living
BC · Vancouver
Vancouver: What Makes It a Great Place to Live?
From the ocean to the mountains in under an hour. An inside look at the lifestyle, outdoor access, and culture of Vancouver.
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Driving the Icefields Parkway in Canada Itinerary
Western Canada
Complete Canada Road Trip: Must See Outdoors Daily Guide
A detailed day-by-day breakdown of the most scenic drives, campsites, and unmissable trails across Western Canada.
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Gear tested in the Canadian Rockies

The Rockies and my local North Vancouver trails are my current testing grounds. Whether it’s a technical high-altitude scramble or a long weekend marathon training run, unpredictable weather and rough terrain are ideal conditions for finding out what gear actually works.

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Rockies on TrekMind

Explore Canadian Rockies hiking routes on the TrekMind globe — elevation profiles, difficulty ratings, and day-by-day breakdowns before you visit.

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